What Is Particulate Matter That Has Been Found to Lead

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is particulate matter that has been found to lead to serious health problems?

• A) Atmospheric smog produced by industrial manufacturing and landfills.
• B) Toxins in the air from automobile fumes, smog, soot, smoke, ash, and construction dust.
• C) That which is inhaled due to tobacco or marijuana smoking or second-hand smoke.
• D) Chemicals produced from drinking contaminated water or eating food from contaminated groundwater or soil.

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